Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/385/REV.1 |
S-IV§44 |
Bangladesh |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other support measures, Other measures |
Fisheries |
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The Department of Fisheries (DOF), under the administrative control of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, supports sustainable growth in fish and shrimp production for domestic consumption and export, and the management of open water fisheries resources. (...)The DOF mandate includes: (...)enhance fisheries resources, through enacting conservation and management measures; (...)conduct fisheries resources surveys and assessment of stock, to develop fisheries database for proper planning; facilitate the arrangement of institutional credit for fish and shrimp farmers, fishers and fish traders and entrepreneurs; (...)formulate and implement development projects /programmes, for the sustainable utilization of fisheries resources, to ensure food security; and disseminate improved aquaculture technologies, through the e-extension service.
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Sustainable
Fish
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/388/Rev.1 |
S-IV§44 |
Trinidad and Tobago |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Fisheries |
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The policy goal of the fisheries sector is to maintain the sustained development and management of its fisheries resources, and the protection of its ecosystems. To ensure this, Trinidad and Tobago ratified:
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the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES);
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the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks;
the Convention on Biological Diversity; and
the Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region.
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Bio
Conservation
Eco
Endangered
Environment
Fish
MEAs
Wildlife
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/387/REV.1 |
S-IV§44 |
Papua New Guinea |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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The following strategies have been proposed to achieve such targets: (…) provide a simple and effective regulatory and policy framework to keep industry compliance costs to a minimum, to protect the environment (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/391/REV.1 |
S-IV§44 |
Suriname |
2019 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
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The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism, established in 2002 and in force since 2003, developed the First Strategic Plan for 2003-11, and prepared a provisional second Plan for 2013-21. The goal of the second Plan is to establish measures for the conservation, management, sustainable utilization and development of fisheries resources and related ecosystems; build capacity amongst fishers and optimize the social and economic returns from their fisheries; and promote competitive trade and stable market conditions.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§443 |
Argentina |
2013 |
Sectors |
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Forestry |
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The Law on Investment in Cultivated Woodland establishes incentives to be granted by the National State in order to promote harmonious development of the forestry subsector. The activities promoted include the planting of woodland, its maintenance, management, irrigation, protection and harvesting, research and development, as well as timber processing, when these all form part of an integrated forestry undertaking.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§444 |
Argentina |
2013 |
Sectors |
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Forestry |
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The Law on Investment in Cultivated Woodland also provides for the refund of VAT on certain goods and services intended for investment in forestry. Non‑repayable economic support is provided for planted forests covering no less than 500 hectares (700 hectares in Patagonia) based on a scale set out in Law No. 25.080; this incentive is also available for forestry activities (pruning, thinning and management of after‑growth). Both Argentine investors and foreign investors domiciled in Argentina are eligible for these incentives.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§445 |
Argentina |
2013 |
Sectors |
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Forestry |
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Resolution No. 102/2010 gave a 10% increase in payment of the economic support established by Law No. 25.080, amended by Law No. 26.432, for planting and fortification of native woodland comprising native and exotic species of high commercial value.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§447 |
Argentina |
2013 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
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. The Continental Fishing and Aquaculture Commission (CPCyA) was set up at the initiative of the Undersecretariat for Fishing and Aquaculture, within the framework of the Federal Council for Agriculture (CFA), by Resolution No. 9 of 11 November 2004. The basic objective of the CPCyA is to harmonize integrated management policies at the level of the catchment basin for the sustainable and responsible use of continental fisheries resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/277/REV.1 |
S-IV§449 |
Argentina |
2013 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
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Pursuant to the provisions in the Federal Law, an authorization from the relevant authority is required in order to engage in fishing. In addition, a fishing quota must be allocated or a fishing permit obtained if the species is not subject to a quota. The authorization may be in the form of: (i) a fishing permit entitling Argentine registered vessels to engage in commercial fishing for the purpose of extracting living species; from waters under Argentine jurisdiction; (ii) a permit to fish on the high seas, entitling Argentine registered vessels to engage in commercial fishing on the continental shelf, outside the EEZ, on the high seas or in the waters of third countries with a licence; (iii) a temporary fishing permit granted to bareboat chartered vessels and foreign registered vessels operating under the special conditions prescribed in the Federal Law; and (iv) a fishing authorization, allowing limited quantities of marine living resources to be caught for the purposes of scientific or technical research.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/304 |
S-IV§45 |
Mauritius |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The aim of the Maurice Ile Durable (MID) concept was to establish the foundation for energy self-sufficiency and improve energy security. The MID concept has recently been enlarged to include: energy, environment, education, equity, and employment/economy. A MID Policy Strategy and Action Plan approved by Government in June 2013 comprises four priority programmes: energy; a cleaner, greener, pollution-free Mauritius; a green economy; and an ocean, economy. (…)
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Energy
Environment
Clean
Pollution
Green
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